Where are my apps?

When you download and install Creative Cloud apps, they are installed in the same location where your applications are normally installed, such as the Program Files folder (Windows) or the Applications folder (Mac OS).

With the Creative Cloud desktop application, you can easily see all your Creative Cloud apps at a glance and launch them with a click. You can also launch your apps the same way you normally launch any app on your computer, from their installed location.

Launch apps using the Creative Cloud desktop app

Click the Creative Cloud icon, located in the taskbar (Windows) or Apple menu bar (Mac OS), to open the Creative Cloud desktop app. If it’s not already selected, click the Apps tab at the top of the window.

To launch an app using the Creative Cloud desktop app, follow these steps:

To launch an installed app, find the app’s icon in the Apps panel and click Open.

Note:

A few apps, such as Touch App Plugins or Gaming SDK, can’t be launched from the Creative Cloud desktop app. To launch these apps, use the alternate method described below (launching apps from installed location).

Note:

By default, the Creative Cloud desktop application starts when you log in to your computer. If you don’t see the Creative Cloud icon, you may have quit the application. You can relaunch it:

Launch apps from installed location

Mac OS

The Creative Cloud desktop app downloads and installs apps in the Applications folder. Use the Finder to navigate to the Applications folder, and then double-click the app's icon to launch the application.

For easier access to an app, you can drag the app’s icon to the Dock. For more information, see Mac Basics: The Dock on the Apple website.

Windows 8

The Creative Cloud desktop application installs your apps in the Program Files folder. It also creates shortcuts in the Start screen or the Start menu.

Launch your installed apps from the Start screen. Access the Start screen using the Windows key or icon. Scroll the screen to locate the app, and then click to launch it.